OpenSprinkler vs ZonePopper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenSprinkler
Control your OpenSprinkler irrigation system remotely. Monitor device status, modify watering schedules, and launch programs instantly. Features manual testing, multi-device support, and weather integration.
- Device status monitoring
- Program modification
- Instant program launch
- Manual testing mode
- Multi-device support
- Weather and forecast integration
- Log data visualization
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The application allows you to automatically detect and control your OpenSprinkler irrigation system(s). OpenSprinkler is an open-source Internet web-based sprinkler timer / controller built upon the Arduino platform. Features of the app include: * Easy to understand device status * Quick program modification * Launch ad-hoc or defined programs instantly * Manual mode for convenient testing * Multi-device support * View visual representation of upcoming scheduled programs * View graphical and tabulated representation of log data * View current weather and forecast status for the device location * Change and disable rain delay * Multiple supported languages (Afrikaans, Amharic, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Mongolian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish and more) This application requires you to own an OpenSprinkler that is properly connected to your network. For more information please visit https://opensprinkler.com. You can control your device from outside the local network with proper port forwarding and use of the WAN IP within the application or by using a VPN. For further assistance please visit the forums: https://forums.opensprinkler.com This is open source software: source code for this application can be found at https://github.com/OpenSprinkler/OpenSprinkler-App
ZonePopper
Control EtherRain irrigation systems directly from your iOS device. Easily initiate manual watering cycles and perform valve tests for convenient system management. Requires connection to the same WiFi network as your controllers.
- Immediate zone control
- Manual cycle execution
- Valve testing
- WiFi network connection
- Help guidance
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ZonePopper provides immediate zone control for EtherRain controllers. It is used to conveniently run manual cycles and to provide valve tests. To use ZonePopper your iOS device must be connected to the WiFi network that your EtherRain controllers are attached to. The Help page provides guidance on how to use ZonePopper.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenSprinkler at 65% against ZonePopper's 0%. OpenSprinkler also leads on price (Free vs $16.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months). ZonePopper's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.9). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
OpenSprinkler is free to download; ZonePopper costs $16.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ZonePopper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenSprinkler has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of OpenSprinkler's written reviews are positive against 0% of ZonePopper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
OpenSprinkler ships an update every 2 months, ZonePopper every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenSprinkler | ZonePopper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $16.99 |
| Rating | 3.9 (29 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OpenThings | James Lemezis |
Customer experience
OpenSprinkler
ZonePopper
In-app purchases
OpenSprinkler
No in-app purchases
ZonePopper
No in-app purchases









